CHCs are always working to solve for those barriers to care, implementing site-run transportation services, supplying bus vouchers, or establishing mobile units that bring healthcare services into communities. We are so proud to represent and advocate on behalf of these rural providers year-round!
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Happy National Rural Health Day! π»πΎππ©Ί Louisiana's rural Community Health Centers face unique challenges in ensuring their patients can access care such as lack of transportation or internet access that prevent regular visits and reliable medication schedules.
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While the LPCA's RCORP Program ended this summer, we will still be doing our part and hosting monthly meetings to connect Community Health Centers to support organizations, hospitals, and law enforcement in an effort to close gaps in care for those suffering from opioid use disorder. #endtheepidemic
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Community Health Centers provide services on a sliding fee scale so that all services are high-quality, accessible, and affordable. Services can vary by location as each Health Center reflects the needs of the communities they serve!
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#DYK that if you are in need of primary or preventative care, dental health, behavioral health, or social care services, you can find those or be referred to the correct place to receive those services at a #CommunityHealthCenter even if you are uninsured? Find your local health center at lpca.net.
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Our work aims to provide education, advocacy, and technical assistance for those Community Health Centers and their patients who are mainly low-income, uninsured, or medically underserved. We're so excited to start fresh with you! ππ§‘
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Hi BlueSky!
We're the Louisiana Primary Care Association. We are a non-profit membership organization representing Louisiana's 41 Federally Qualified Health Centers, also known as Community Health Centers, who treat over 503,000 patients every year.
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